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A Clever Arrangement
Oh the beauty of a floral arrangement
The many colors and fragrances
So meticulously blended
Many of these I once received
Certainly on every special occasion
Always along with the beautiful flowers
Came notes of "I Love You"
Sometimes for no reason at all
A dozen roses would come my way
The note attached would simply read
"Just Because"
Suddenly the flowers stopped coming
Never another one did I receive
Not even a straggling jonquil
In the early days of spring
Many years later, much to my dismay
I learned my husband had an affair with the florist
It was she, not he, who sent the flowers to me
What a clever way of eluding me
For suspicions I had none
Now I plainly see and I must agree
The floral arrangement was indeed
A very clever arrangement
What is it about flowers...I am enjoying your poetry...If you have time read my poem "I Should Have Known"
Thanks,
Debbie
Very creative. Excellent!
Tell me this didn't really happen. I could kick and scream for you. You were so clever in your word-trap that I got all the way down to the mention of the florist before I knew. Good job.
Your Pal,
Jess
Hi Tricia I hope this isn't factual. If so, two thorns down for hubby! Your poem is indeed a clever arrangement of ideas, in compelling story form, building to a shattering conclusion. Again, well done Tricia. I do enjoy your writing style. Fleur
ooh la la...always be suspicious of flowers my dear ;-)
Tricia, I am so sorry this was my first poem that I read in your site. I felt so betrayed, for you, especially after you have been to the one special poem at my site for my love. You wove the story of this infidelity into a very powerful poem, tho. Still, I am hoping this was a LONG time ago and you are somewhat healed. Thank you for visiting my site. I shall go on to read more of your works now. Linda
THis poem struck me very much....for its crippingly sad ending...and the rude awakening of the persona's love... U weaved this story with a frank and forward manner...with a sense of flow and rhythm to it (especially in the 2nd and 3rd stanzas ) well done, tricia. and once again, i thank u for showing and sharing this work...Smilesz. Take care, always. i have thoroughly enjoyed my stay at your hall tonight...hehehe... i look fwd to MORE. :)p